Conversations for Yoga Teachers

In today’s episode, I review the function of the gluteus maximus and how you can sequence your classes to strengthen this important hip muscle. I refer to a commentary from the science literature for details and mentioned that I’d share the link to the commentary here. You can find it below:   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6670060/   Join me in class! Sign up here:    https://barebo...

In this episode, I cover two main topics: how to create a system and a process for completing an online learning program and two concepts in exercise science. While these topics might not seem related, once you listen you’ll see how they connect. Please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you think!

Are you looking for new sequencing ideas? Join me for a discussion of different themes you can use for your classes. Also, download my sequence building template to help you format it all! Use the link here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/

Have you ever thought about including meditation or guided imagery in your teaching? Maybe you’ve wanted to do it but you’re not sure how to include or what you’d say. Well, this week, tune in for yoga teacher Kelly Smith’s conversation with me because we take a deep dive into how to integrate this into your classes. Kelly tells her origin story as a yoga teacher and shares her journey of building...

In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a dear friend, Patty Ivey, fellow yoga teacher whom I have known for almost 20 years. Patty and I go into how we met in the episode and she talks about her journey to finding yoga and owning a highly successful group of yoga studios in Washington, DC, called Down Dog Yoga. Patty’s work today, while it still includes working with the studios and...

There’s no denying that the past 18 months has greatly affected the yoga industry. While it can be easy to fall into the story of how hard it’s been, there are also new opportunities and ways you can move forward with positivity and a strategy and plan. Molly Casto, the owner of The Practice Power Yoga in Bozeman Montana is a great example of a teacher who has come out of this time stronger. Molly...

In today’s episode, I have the opportunity to interview Jules Mitchell, MS, CMT, ERYT500, about her new book, “Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined.” In this conversation, you’ll hear as we cover some of what the book is about along with a touching on some of the concepts and definitions presented within it. For more information about Jules, how to order the book and how to sign up for her book...

Join me for a wonderful look into the latest book by author Rebecca Pacheco, as she explores themes of meditation and mindfulness in her latest book, Still Life. Rebecca is the author of “Do Your Om Thing” (Harper Collins, 2015) and skillfully presents the reader with an instruction guide to learning this time-tested tradition, while weaving personal stories into the narrative. Rebecca’s writing s...

Listen in while we break down some not-so-commonly taught poses into their anatomy and cues you can use. I also refer to a cues download I have which you can get here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/yoga-cues-evaluation/

In today’s world, we hear about data a lot when it comes to the climate and the pandemic. But in the yoga world, we often speak from experience and tradition. Is there a place for data in yoga teaching? I share some thoughts on this along with a quick review of an anatomy concept and a conversation about teaching skills.

Over the past week and a half, I hosted 3 workshops on teaching skills. In today’s episode, I review the highlights of those workshops which covered effective cueing techniques, building yoga sequences and how to confidently answer student questions. Because all of these skills depend on your knowledge of anatomy, I offer you a chance to enroll in my Blueprint Learning Program at the end of the ep...

Let’s do a quick review of shoulder movements, muscles and then translate it into cues you can use when you teach. I also mention my free training happening this week. To register, click here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/the-bare-bones-yoga-facebook-live-workshops/  

Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of  self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. L...

As teachers, we refer to pelvic movement a lot in our classes. Several poses require the pelvis tip forward, and some require the pelvis to tip back or to the side. In this episode, I review the movements the pelvis makes and how you can understand the anatomy and be skilled at cueing to it when you teach.    I also mention my free training that starts on 9/9 and runs on 9/9, 9/14 and 9/16, all at...

Are you looking for cue ideas for fundamental poses? The poses you teach all the time? Well, I figured you were. But I wasn’t sure which poses yoga teachers were wondering about so I asked You Tube! I know you all are on You Tube daily, putting in your questions about teaching. I asked You Tube and got search results for 5 of the most popular poses teachers search. The result is this podcast. I ho...

Are you out there in the free content world trying to learn anatomy? Let me help you by giving you a guide to what to study. Listen in and I’ll walk you through an organized process.

Do you feel like you’re a cork in the ocean, floating around teaching and not really sure how things are going? You might have some strong feelings either way about your teaching or maybe you’re clear on goals you have. In either case, this episode will help you get really clear. Here I review a set of  self-evaluation questions you can ask yourself to help you start to measure how you’re doing. L...

Sometimes on the podcast, I love doing interviews with people outside the yoga industry. Today you’ll meet Jonathan Levitt, endurance athlete and sales manager at Inside Tracker, a wellness platform designed to help you track critical biometrics to not only improve performance but also longevity and overall health in your life. We cover his love of running, pushing himself to do more and how this...

Looking for ideas for anatomy based sequencing? Look no further than this quick episode. I reviewed 3 different themes, give you pose examples as well as the muscles involved. Don’t forget to download my sequence building template here: https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-yoga-sequence-lead-page/

Imagine you were going on a trip and at the start of the trip, you knew you wanted to learn anatomy but you weren’t sure how. But you knew that if you just followed the map, you’d know it at the end of your trip and you’d be able to use it in your cues, sequences and conversations with your students. Well, this is what I’m going to walk you through today. So, get your journal because you’re going...

We all face challenges in our lives and are trying to juggle both personal and work commitments. But are there ways to do this better, so that we’re able to also find our true purpose and take steps to realize it? These are some of the things that you’ll hear discussed on this episode, my interview with international yoga teacher, Amber Hagberg. Amber leads teacher trainings as well as her own men...

Do you feel like you have integrity as a teacher? Listen in as we explore the areas of integrity that affect us as teachers. This is an important topic not only for us as teachers but for our growth individually. See what comes up for you as you listen and leave a comment on my IG page, Bare Bones Yoga.

Ever wonder how to do arm balances and inversions? Well, you’re going to find out in today’s episode when you meet the amazing founder of Yogi Flight School! Nathania Stambouii is an E-RYT 500 and she started a program to teach arm balances and inversions and along the way, found that it really taught people so much more about themselves. Listen in as she shares her personal story of finding yoga,...

Are you unsure of what steps to take now that the yoga studios are open? There is no denying that the pandemic took its toll on the yoga industry. Much of what we knew as teachers has changed and rather than just jump back into what we used to do, we each have a chance to look at what we want to do. Listen in as I share ideas about how you can craft a new vision for your teaching that’s in tune wi...

Have you started seeing students privately for yoga since the pandemic ended? Listen in as I share a number of scenarios of students you might see in one on one sessions and suggesting for what you can offer.    In this episode, I start out by sharing the offer for my Practice Portal. You can find out about that here:   https://barebonesyoga.lpages.co/bare-bones-yoga-practice-portal/